As more federal funding becomes available for local communities, Whitfield County prepares for the future by building capacity.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail.
The natural treasures of the tri-state invites talent from across the globe to stay and play
$30,000 has been awarded to Bradley County, Tennessee, as well as Walker and Whitfield counties in Georgia from Connect Humanity, a nonprofit impact fund, to participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator, an initiative that supports communities as they create custom connectivity plan.
The funding is a direct outcome of Emma Wheelers Homes’s participation in the Resilient Communities pilot program, designed by Thrive Regional Partnership and Open Space Institute to engage residents in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.
Thrive’s Outdoor Recreation Survey was designed to gather information about outdoor recreation in the tri-state greater Chattanooga region, such as popular activity types and destinations, as well as average spending. Survey findings will help design strategies that support local communities across the region as they build sustainable economic strategies around their natural assets, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
